A Systematic Review of Intimate Partner Violence Interventions: State of the Field and Implications for Practitioners

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 311-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Trabold ◽  
James McMahon ◽  
Shannon Alsobrooks ◽  
Staci Whitney ◽  
Mona Mittal
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Eligibility Criteria

Intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization is a global public health issue and has serious consequences of women’s health. While scholars and researchers have made some progress in addressing IPV and its impact across different levels of care, there is a paucity of intervention research in this area. For example, we know little about which intervention models work best for particular groups of IPV survivors. Previous reviews have concluded there is insufficient evidence to recommend specific treatment options for victims, but they have also been limited in scope of target populations or have employed narrow eligibility criteria. This systematic review examined the efficacy and effectiveness of interventions for victims of IPV related to physical and mental health and revictimization. Three large databases were searched and articles were selected using specified criteria. Fifty-seven articles met inclusion criteria. Results indicate that both empowerment-based advocacy and cognitively focused clinical interventions demonstrate positive outcomes on the vast sequelae of violence in the context of an intimate relationship. The heterogeneity of intervention approaches and frameworks makes comparisons across studies challenging, but this review demonstrates that interventions focused on problem-solving/solution seeking, enhanced choice making and the alteration in distorted self-thinking and perception are promising in facilitating and maintaining positive physical and mental health changes for women who experience violence.

Intimate Partner Violence in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
pp. 152483801986715 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eman Alhalal ◽  
Wafa’a Ta’an ◽  
Hani Alhalal
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Saudi Women

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious public health issue at the global level, with cultural differences in its nature and prevalence. Most of the current evidence related to IPV comes from Western countries; however, there is a lack of evidence of IPV in developing countries such as Saudi Arabia. The issue of IPV has been investigated in Saudi Arabia only recently, and data have been inconsistent and inconclusive. Hence, we conducted a systematic review of the extant literature devoted to IPV prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes as well as Saudi women’s help-seeking behaviors. Various databases, such as PubMed, CINAHL, Medline, PsycINFO, and reference lists of the reviewed studies, were searched to identify relevant studies by using different keywords. The review included 16 studies that met the inclusion criteria, which revealed several findings. There is no national representative prevalence study of IPV in the Saudi context. Various IPV definitions were used with limited evidence for the reliability and validity of the used IPV measures. IPV is a prevalent issue among Saudi women, but rates are comparable to those of other countries. There are various individual, relational, and sociocultural factors that increase women’s vulnerability to IPV victimization. However, limited information is available regarding IPV protective factors. More importantly, IPV experiences negatively affect Saudi women’s physical and mental health status. Saudi women rarely seek formal support for IPV. This review also highlights the lack of IPV data and inconsistencies in defining and measuring IPV. More rigorous research regarding IPV is needed to help develop relevant preventive and intervention programs.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of ICT-based intimate partner violence interventions: a systematic review

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christo El Morr ◽  
Manpreet Layal
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Unintended Consequences ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Global Pandemic

Abstract Background Intimate Partner Violence is a “global pandemic”. Meanwhile, information and communication technologies (ICT), such as the internet, mobile phones, and smartphones, are spreading worldwide, including in low- and middle-income countries. We reviewed the available evidence on the use of ICT-based interventions to address intimate partner violence (IPV), evaluating the effectiveness, acceptability, and suitability of ICT for addressing different aspects of the problem (e.g., awareness, screening, prevention, treatment, mental health). Methods We conducted a systematic review, following PRISMA guidelines, using the following databases: PubMed, PsycINFO, and Web of Science. Key search terms included women, violence, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, information, communication technology, ICT, technology, email, mobile, phone, digital, ehealth, web, computer, online, and computerized. Only articles written in English were included. Results Twenty-five studies addressing screening and disclosure, IPV prevention, ICT suitability, support and women’s mental health were identified. The evidence reviewed suggests that ICT-based interventions were effective mainly in screening, disclosure, and prevention. However, there is a lack of homogeneity among the studies’ outcome measurements and the sample sizes, the control groups used (if any), the type of interventions, and the study recruitment space. Questions addressing safety, equity, and the unintended consequences of the use of ICT in IPV programming are virtually non-existent. Conclusions There is a clear need to develop women-centered ICT design when programming for IPV. Our study showed only one study that formally addressed software usability. The need for more research to address safety, equity, and the unintended consequences of the use of ICT in IPV programming is paramount. Studies addressing long term effects are also needed.

Physical and mental health effects of intimate partner violence for men and women

2002 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 260-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann L Coker ◽  
Keith E Davis ◽  
Ileana Arias ◽  
Sujata Desai ◽  
Maureen Sanderson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Mental Health Effects

Exploring Intimate Partner Violence Status Among Male Veterans and Associated Health Outcomes

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Cerulli ◽  
Robert M. Bossarte ◽  
Melissa E. Dichter
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
World Health ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Health Consequences ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Veteran Status ◽  
Health Organization

The World Health Organization has identified intimate partner violence (IPV) as a public health issue affecting both men and women, though significantly more information is available regarding female victimization. This study examines IPV through the lens of male victimization, focusing on a comparison of physical and mental health consequences among men who are and are not military veterans. Results from a secondary analysis of data from the Behavior Risk Factor Survey taken by 13,765 males indicated that all males, regardless of veteran status, should be screened for IPV victimization given the prevalence reported in this sample (9.5% to 12.5%). Furthermore, it was found that veteran status did affect prevalence of particular health consequences, such as depression, smoking, and binge drinking. Based on the specific comparisons examined in this study, implications for Veteran’s Administration Health Services are discussed, as is the need for more research on IPV victimization rates for men and the particular health consequences that they suffer.

scholarly journals Physical and mental health of women exposed to intimate partner violence in the 10 years after having their first child: an Australian prospective cohort study of first-time mothers

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. e040891
Author(s):  
Stephanie J Brown ◽  
Laura J Conway ◽  
Kelly M FitzPatrick ◽  
Kelsey Hegarty ◽  
Fiona K Mensah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Functional Health ◽  
Functional Health Status ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
First Child ◽  
First Time

ObjectiveTo investigate mental and physical health of mothers exposed to recent and early postpartum intimate partner violence (IPV) in the 10 years after having their first child.DesignProspective pregnancy cohort study.SettingWomen were recruited at six metropolitan public maternity hospitals in Melbourne, Australia and followed up at 1, 4 and 10 years post partum.Study measuresExposure to physical and/or emotional IPV was measured using the Composite Abuse Scale at 1, 4 and 10 years. At 10-year follow-up, mothers reported on physical and mental health, and functional health status.Participants1507 first-time mothers enrolled at mean of 15 weeks’ gestation.ResultsOne in three women experienced IPV during the 10 years after having their first child. Women experiencing recent IPV (19.1%) reported worse physical and mental health than women not reporting IPV. Compared with women not reporting IPV, women experiencing recent IPV had higher odds of poor functional health status (Adj OR=4.5, 95% CI 3.2 to 6.3), back pain (Adj OR=2.0, 95% CI 1.4 to 2.9), incontinence (Adj OR=1.8, 95% CI 1.2 to 2.6), depressive symptoms (Adj OR=4.9, 95% CI 3.2 to 7.5), anxiety (Adj OR=5.1, 95% CI 3.0 to 8.6) and post-traumatic stress symptoms (Adj OR=7.2, 95% CI 4.6 to 11.1) at 10 years. Women with past IPV at 1 and/or 4 years (15.7% of the cohort) also had higher odds of physical and mental health problems. There was evidence of a gradient in health outcomes by recency of exposure to IPV.ConclusionsBoth recent and past exposure to IPV are associated with poor maternal physical and mental health 10 years after a first birth. Health services and advocacy organisations providing support to women need to be aware of the consistent relationship between IPV and a range of physical and mental health conditions, which may persist even after IPV appears to have ceased.

scholarly journals Examining associations between COVID-19 stressors, intimate partner violence, health, and health behaviors

2021 ◽  
pp. 026540752110120
Author(s):  
Abriana M. Gresham ◽  
Brett J. Peters ◽  
Gery Karantzas ◽  
Linda D. Cameron ◽  
Jeffry A. Simpson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Physical And Mental Health

The economic, social, and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are expected to increase the occurrence of intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization. IPV victimization may, in turn, contribute to physical and mental health, substance use, and social distancing behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. The primary objective of the current study was to understand the extent to which 1) COVID-19 stressors are associated with IPV victimization and 2) IPV victimization is associated with health and health behaviors. Participants ( N = 1,813) completed an online survey between May 15 and 28, 2020 that assessed COVID-19 stressors (financial anxiety, social disconnection, health anxiety, COVID-19-specific stress), IPV victimization, physical and mental health, substance use, and movement outside of the home. Structural equation modeling indicated that greater COVID-19-related stressors were associated with greater IPV victimization during the pandemic, even after controlling for enduring vulnerabilities associated with IPV victimization. Additionally, greater IPV victimization during the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with higher levels of substance use and movement outside of the home, but not poorer physical and mental health. COVID-19 stressors may have detrimental relationship effects and health implications, underscoring the need for increased IPV intervention and support services during the pandemic. Findings from the current work provide preliminary correlational evidence for a theoretical model centered on IPV victimization, rather than perpetration.

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